2026-06-16T14:34:27+00:00
Shafaq News- Doha
Qatar expressed on Tuesday support for diplomatic efforts
aimed at consolidating the MoU between the United States and Iran, calling it a
first step toward a broader regional consensus.
In a statement, Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed
bin Mohammed Al-Ansari said Doha had contributed to narrowing differences
between Washington and Tehran within the framework of mediation led by Pakistan,
stressing that Qatar is not a direct mediator but part of a supporting team.
“Efforts had focused on ensuring maritime security, regional
stability, and the resumption of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz,” he added,
voicing confidence that the strait would reopen and freedom of navigation would
be guaranteed under the upcoming memorandum of understanding.
He noted that Qatar will be represented at the upcoming
meeting in Geneva on Friday and continues to maintain contacts with all parties
to ensure the success of the agreement and guide it toward implementation.
The spokesperson firmly denied any Qatari financial
involvement in the MoU, saying that no funds had been provided and that
international coordination is underway to address the economic consequences of
the crisis.
“The ongoing discussions are taking place within the
framework of Pakistani mediation. No direct meetings between the United States
and Iran are currently being held in Doha.”
On current Israeli hostilities in Gaza and Lebanon, Al-Ansari
claimed that Qatar continues its efforts to end the war in Gaza and support the
implementation of related agreements, stressing that regional dialogue is
essential to rebuilding trust among parties. He also condemned Israeli strikes
on Lebanon, describing them as a violation of Lebanese sovereignty, and called
for preserving regional stability and preventing further escalation.
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